A stone is dropped along the centre of a deep vertical mine shaft. Assume no air resistance but consider the earth's rotation. Will the stone continue along the centre of the shaft? If not, describe the motion.

A stone is dropped along the centre of a deep vertical mine shaft. Ass

1.	A stone is dropped along the centre of a deep vertical mine shaft. Assume no air resistance but consider the earth's rotation. Will the stone continue along the centre of the shaft? If not, describe the motion.
Answer» Solution :DUE to the rotation of the earth fro m west to EAST the STONE will deviate SLIGHTLY to the east.